Toyota car reviews

2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on

• Well equipped, good value, reliable, HSD good for emissions and fuel economy
• Noisy diesel engines, 1.33-litre needs working hard, lots of road noise

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2009 on

Saloon 2009 on

• Upmarket looks and feel, impressive refinement, high comfort levels, low-emission diesel
• Struggles to shake off 'worthy-but-dull' image of previous Avensis, uninspiring to drive

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Tourer 2009 on

• Incredibly refined and quiet, superb build quality, low-emission diesel, good standard equipment, plenty of boot space
• Rather drab styling, still has 'worthy-but-dull' image of older Avensis

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2003 to 2008

Hatchback 2003 to 2008

• Incredible reliability, comfortable ride, excellent diesel engines
• Anonymous styling, dull to drive

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Saloon 2003 to 2008

• Great reliability, up-market feel, good ride
• Fun-seekers should look elsewhere

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Tourer 2003 to 2008

• Supple ride, reliability, huge load space
• Fun-seekers should look elsewhere.

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1997 to 2003

Hatchback 1997 to 2003

• Ride comfort, refinement, reliability, equipment.
• Styling is uninspiring.

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2001 to 2005

Estate 2001 to 2005

• Generous equipment, good safety features
• Lacklustre styling, cramped third row of seats

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2005 on

Hatchback 2005 on

• Cheeky styling, fun to drive, low running costs, cheaper new than near-identical C1 and 107
• Back to basics cabin, tiny boot, optional navigation system dislikes built-up areas

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1999 to 2006

Coupé 1999 to 2006

• Futuristic styling, reasonable running costs.
• Handling could be sharper.

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1994 to 1999

Coupe 1994 to 1999

• Refined; reliable
• Fails to stir the soul

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2002 to 2009

Hatchback 2002 to 2006

• Space, engines, equipment, quality
• Diesel lacks refinement

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Saloon 2002 to 2006

• As well built as the other Corollas
• Worse resale values than hatchback

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Estate 2002 to 2006

• Cheap to own, solidly built
• Only two engines and the diesel lacks refinement

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Verso 2002 to 2003

• More space than standard models
• Looks rather awkward and only five seats

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Verso 2004 to 2009

• Great interior flexibility and space, well built cabin, neat styling
• Small boot with all seats in place, third row is cramped and tricky to access

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2000 to 2002

Hatchback 2000 to 2002

• Efficient VVTi engines, reliability.
• Lack of character.

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1997 to 2000

Hatchback 1997 to 2000

• Toyota reliability; quality; efficiency
• Fairly expensive in this class

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2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on

• Compact dimensions, ideal for city driving, cheap to run, surprisingly roomy cabin
• Miniscule boot, expensive automatic gearbox, only really a three seater

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2009 on

Estate 2009 on

• Amazingly capable in difficult terrain, very well equipped as standard, robust and reliable, seven seat option
• Poor on road, vague and lifeless steering, sluggish performance, button-heavy dash

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2003 to 2009

Station Wagon 2003 to 2009

• Genuinely capable off road, well equipped as standard, plenty of interior space, available with seven seats
• Others are better on-road, bouncy ride

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2002 to 2006

Station Wagon 2002 to 2006

• Interior space, luxury features, off-road ability.
• Vague steering, outdated ergonomics.

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2008 on

Station Wagon 2008 on

• Well equipped as standard, unstoppable off-road, superb quality cabin, good body control in bends
• Noisy engine, vague steering, feels heavy and cumbersome compared to other 4x4s, extra seats don't fold away

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2000 to 2006

Roadster 2000 to 2006

• Super-sharp steering.
• Poor load space.

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1990 to 2000

Coupe 1990 to 2000

• Styling; equipment; reliability
• Hard ride; handling not as sharp as original MR2

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1997 to 2001

Estate 1997 to 2001

• Affordable estate/MPV hybrid; reliable; nice to drive
• Interior trim looks cheap

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2000 to 2005

Estate 2000 to 2005

• Performance, comfort, space.
• Pricey.

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1990 to 2000

Estate 1990 to 2000

• Refined; spacious
• Expensive; GS and GL lack air conditioning

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2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on

• Superb economy, low emissions and zero road tax, responsive engine, plenty of rear passenger room, very well equipped
• Noisy under hard acceleration, steering column lacking in adjustment

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2004 to 2009

Hatchback 2004 to 2009

• Low emissions and great economy
• Technology still in its infancy, CVT only transmission option

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2006 on

Estate 2006 on

• Well equipped, superb build quality and reliability, neat cabin layout, good to drive, available with two or four-wheel drive
• Limited off road capability, limited engine choice

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2000 to 2005

Estate 2000 to 2005

• Nimble handling, funky looks
• Numb steering

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1994 to 2000

Estate 1994 to 2000

• Stylish; sporty; reliable
• Not really an off-roader

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1996 to 1999

Hatchback 1996 to 1999

• Promises trouble-free motoring; well built and long lasting
• Mediocre ride and handling

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1993 to 1996

Hatchback 1993 to 1996

• Performance, grip, equipment, presence
• Outrageous styling upsets some sensibilities

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2009 on

Estate 2009 on

• Distinctive looks, superb build quality, practical interior, sliding rear seats
• Small boot, limited engine range, sluggish performance, only a three-star Euro NCAP crash rating

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2009 on

Estate 2009 on

• Plenty of interior space, comfortable and easy to drive, top build quality, seven seats
• Not a huge leap forward over the Corolla Verso, tight rear seats are tricky to get to, dull cabin

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2006 on

Hatchback 2006 on

• Spacious, economical, well equipped, has sliding rear bench
• Poor automatic option, dull interior, average drive, bouncy ride

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1999 to 2005

Hatchback 1999 to 2005

• Handling, economy, spacious five-door
• Cheap trim, tight access to rear on three-door

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T Sport 2001 to 2005

• Handling, economy, spacious five-door
• Cheap trim, limited access on three-door

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Verso 2000 to 2005

• Handling, economy, spacious Verso
• Cheap trim

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